Napoli top the Serie A table with eight wins from as many games and sit third in Group F in the Champions League, behind leaders City and Shakhtar Donetsk after a 2-1 opening loss to the Ukrainian side and a 3-1 win over Feyenoord. Against Stoke City, he dominated the midfield and he was in similar form against Napoli . Diawara grabbed the ball this time and placed a fine shot into the botto... [Full Article...]

Portis and Mirotic were involved in a "serious altercation" at practice on Wednesday (AEDT) that eventually sent Mirotic to the hospital. The team's statement also confirmed Mirotic suffered "a concussion and maxillary fractures" and will likely need surgery. [Full Article...]

Ingalls & Snyder Llc sold 4,194 shares as Celgene Corp ( CELG)'s stock declined 3.49%. The Adage Capital Partners Gp Llc holds 1.09 million shares with $140.91 million value, down from 1.41 million last quarter. They expect $1.72 EPS, up 23.74% or $0.33 from last year's $1.39 per share. State Street Corp grew its holdings in Celgene Corporation by 2.3% during the 1st quarter. [Full Article...]

NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL made the announcement today at the league's annual Fall Meeting, following a review of the proposal by the Super Bowl & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership. "We are grateful to the Dallas Cowboys , the cities of Arlington, Dallas, and Frisco, and the Dallas Sports Commission for their leadership in turning this vision into reality". [Full Article...]

Conte implied his squad was simply not strong enough adding: "This season we're facing four competitions and we are having a few problems doing this. When you have a few injuries, you are in trouble". "We must have patience and to understand it won't be easy". "When you have had a bad performance or bad result , you want to put it right as soon as possible". [Full Article...]

But while the three-time Grand Slam champion's practises have been light, he is due to up the intensity as he looks to prepare for a meeting with Roger Federer in an exhibition match, according to the Telegraph . "After two great weeks in China, with the title in Beijing and the final in Shanghai it is time for some rest", he added. This past weekend, Federer extended his winning streak over Na... [Full Article...]

I have a contract and that's it". "I think I'm going to be here in football for 15 years, minimum, and I think it is impossible to stay 17 years at the same club, even if you want, even if you try". "Yes it's true that I haven't signed a new contract; but I'm also not thinking about leaving either". United sit top of their qualifying group with two wins out of two. [Full Article...]

Sadly for Maribor, it took only 19 minutes for the Reds' cutting-edge - which had been missing of late - to make it 3-0 as Firmino returned the favour to his Egyptian team-mate Salah. Oxlade-Chamberlain was introduced into the game by the hour, replacing Salah, who wasn't afforded the chance to complete his hat-trick. Any doubts that Liverpool would sit on their lead were banished nine minutes... [Full Article...]

The Roma midfielder was also taken off against Napoli have been hampered with a muscular problem during the worldwide break. Conte - who led Juventus to three straight Serie A titles before becoming Italy boss - took charge at Chelsea after his Italy stint and won the Premier League at the end of his first season coaching overseas. [Full Article...]

When the " mother! " actress tried complaining about the experience, she said she was met with sexual harassment from another producer who deemed her as "fuckable". She said she felt that she was still negotiating how to stick up for herself without being labeled as "difficult" - although according to Lawrence, the producers on that film did call her a "nightmare". [Full Article...]

Yes, the obvious draw is Kyrie Irving now in a Celtics uniform, but several other new pieces on both teams, including Gordon Hayward and Jae Crowder, offer plenty of additional intrigue. But James said he planned to hammer his son with physical play, even if he fouled out of the game or took a flagrant foul ejection doing it. "No entitlement at all", said James . [Full Article...]

Last summer, Durant announced he was leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder after spending the first nine seasons of his career with the same team, and Durant drew harsh jeers from fans and critics who felt he shouldn't have abandoned his original team. [Full Article...]

The Celtics announced that Hayward suffered a fractured left ankle. He got his leg twisted underneath him as came back to the floor. The Celtics were playing in Cleveland , and the fall happened in clear view of the Cavaliers bench players, who could be seen cringing and looking away. [Full Article...]

James is now dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in practice back on September 27, causing him to miss three of Cleveland's four exhibition games. A team spokesman said James is a game-time decision. We got to be ready to play. Coach Tyronn Lue said Monday that if James doesn't start, J.R. Smith will take his place. [Full Article...]

After hearing earlier on Tuesday the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals would not vacate the mandate a lower court rescind a preliminary injunction in his favor, Elliott received great news. The restraining order once again puts Elliott's six-game suspension on hold. After Henderson rejected Elliott's appeal, the league filed a lawsuit with the Southern District of NY, asking it to confirm Henderson... [Full Article...]

Mirotic suffered a fractured bone in his face, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN . Through two National Basketball Association seasons, Portis is averaging about seven points and five rebounds per game for the Bulls . Portis, 22, was Chicago's first-round pick in 2015 and averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds a year ago. This story is still developing, but Portis sending one of his teamma... [Full Article...]

Adidas executive Jim Gatto was arrested in September as part of an Federal Bureau of Investigation crackdown on bribery in college basketball, and is alleged to have used company money to woo top recruits to Adidas-affiliated schools, including Louisville. [Full Article...]

But the former England U21 star could very well be known for something else if De Bruyne fails to win the POTY award. Away from his antics with Silva, the Belgian produced yet another aesthetically pleasing assist against Italian giants Napoli , cementing himself as one of the best midfielders in European football. [Full Article...]

The biggest pressure for me came in the European Super Cup against Real Madrid (in August) as that was the game when everyone was looking at me thinking, 'Will he do it?' When asked for his thoughts on the FA's decision, he added: "It's not my decision". [Full Article...]

But Sixers coach Brett Brown said on Monday that Embiid might play even fewer minutes than he did last season, at least in the beginning. This came as a surprise for Embiid , who didn't find out about his reduced role until reporters asked him about it on Monday. [Full Article...]